Division High-Performance Computing Systems

Head of the division High-Performance Computing Systems

To solve many different computing problems in a scientific environment efficiently, more than one computer architecture has to be exploited. The HPS division (High-Performance Computing Systems) within Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) is responsible for integrating these systems/clusters into a production enviroment.

To achieve this purpose and to guarantee 7x24 operations HPS develops tools and algorithms for

system installation and customization

system administration and monitoring for operation without operators

analysis and solution of problems

usage model for batch systems

performance measurements and tuning of system parameters

user authentication, accounting and quotas

integration of high-capacity storage-systems and tape libraries

fast data communication between several systems

HPS also develops system extensions, integrates specialized software, and cooperates with vendors and other partners to establish a stable and rich data processing environment for research and development projects inside and outside Forschungszentrum Jülich. An example of such a cooperation is the PRACE project.